Gabe Driscoll of Toms River East American delivers a pitch against Nottingham during the Little League Section 3 tournament.

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For the first time in the New Jersey Little League Section 3 tournament, Toms River East American didn't hit a home run in a game.

But Toms River East American had solid pitching, stellar defense and timely hitting that produced a 5-4 victory over Nottingham in Saturday night's Section 3 championship game.

The victory means Toms River East American will represent Section 3 in the New Jersey Little League State Tournament, which starts Thursday evening at Wallington Little League. Toms River East American will face Section 1 champion Wayne National at 5:30 p.m. ...